Date Of Birth: October 6, 1938
Date Of Death: August 19, 2013
Rolland Gordon “Rollie� Pfile passed away at home in Indianapolis the morning of Monday, August 19, 2013 at the age of 74. He is predeceased by his parents, Harry and Roberta Pfile, and parents-in-law, J.V. and Carrie Barlow.
Rolland is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Leverne, and by Angela Pfile and Douglas Job of Athens, Georgia, and Kenneth Pfile, Jennifer Roseman, and Sophie Rose Pfile of Indianapolis, Indiana. He is lovingly remembered by his brothers, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, and nieces and nephews.
Rolland was born in Warren, Ohio, on October 6, 1938. He received degrees from Bethany College (1960) and the Divinity School of the University of Chicago (1964), after which he was ordained at the First Christian Church of Stow, Ohio. He ministered to numerous congregations in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois, and Florida, and served for many years as the executive of the Department of Church in Society in the Division of Homeland Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
Rolland enjoyed fishing, camping, gardening, and the company of his cat.
The memorial service will be held at Downey Avenue Christian Church, 111 South Downey Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana on August 24, 2013 at 2pm with the Reverend Sue Shadburne Call officiating. Visitation will begin at noon on August 24 at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Rolland G. and Leverne B. Pfile Fund, Disciples Divinity House, 1156 East 57th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60637, or to Downey Avenue Christian Church.
James Ellerbrook says
I came to know Rollie Pfile when he conducted my grandmother’s funeral while he was pastor of First Church of Christ in Lemoyne. PA. Later, I renewed my acquaintance with him when he was interim minister of Third Christian Church in Indianapolis. I enjoyed both his ministry and his friendship. I especially appreciated his preaching. I extend my heartfelt sympathy to his wife and family.
virginia brothers says
Me and my dad are so sorry to hear about Rollie.
Ellen and Harold Miller says
Our hearts go out to our dear friend and counselor, Leverne Pfile, for the loss of her beloved husband. We are lifting you up. Love, Ellen and Harold Miller